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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 22-237RESOLUTION NO.22-237 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a one-year financial assistance agreement, the contract is substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A,° between BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street and the City of Beaumont in the amount of $75,000.00 for FY 2023. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 11th day of October, 2022. Mayor Robin Mouton s STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Beaumont, Texas, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "City", acting herein by and through its duly authorized City Manager, and BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street, a non-profit corporation, hereinafter called "BUILD", acting herein by and through its President. WHEREAS, the City believes that economic development and downtown revitalization are crucial to the continued economic success of City and believes that BUILD should be retained to carry out a program of work on behalf of City to accomplish these goals; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the City and BUILD agree as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK City does hereby enter into a contract with BUILD to provide a comprehensive range of plans and projects in Beaumont directed at economic development and downtown revitalization by: a) promoting the physical and social development, redevelopment and economic well being of downtown Beaumont; b) creating an environment in the downtown area which is conducive to residential, commercial, employment, recreational and cultural -artistic revitalization; c) attracting new employers; EXHIBIT "A" d) complying with all provisions of the Contract for Services - Urban Main Street program between BUILD and the Texas Historical Commission. COMPENSATION City hereby agrees to pay to BUILD during the term of this agreement Seventy- five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) from the City's General Fund. BUILD agrees to raise at least Seventy -Five Thousand ($75,000) in additional funding from the private sector to match the City's financial commitment. DISBURSEMENT Payment to BUILD will be made on a reimbursement basis and those payments will be supported by proper verifiable documentation. RECORDS AND REPORTS BUILD shall submit quarterly reports in the format provided by the City reflecting their activity as they relate to this contract. BUILD shall submit such reports quarterly commencing January 15, 2023, SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION The term of this agreement will be October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, Suspension and/or termination may occur if BUILD fails to comply with any or all provisions of this agreement or for convenience. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BUILD is an independent contractor and is not an officer, agent, or employee of the CITY. ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS The City retains the right to inspect and/or audit the records of BUILD, Inc. as they consider necessary to assure compliance with this agreement. LOSS, DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY BUILD agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the City of Beaumont and its officers, agents, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims, causes of action and damages of every kind arising out of or in conjunction with the execution, performance attempted performance or non- performance of this contract or from the operations and actions of BUILD, Inc., its officers, agents and employees and specifically including herein any and all acts of negligence by the City of Beaumont, its agents, officers or employees carried out under the terms of this agreement. EXECUTED this the day of )2022. CITY OF BEAUMONT 31 ATTEST: Tina Broussard City Clerk Kenneth R. Williams City Manager BUILD, INC. BEAUMONT MAIN STREET By: Name: Title: ATTEST: By: Name: Title;